Gourmet Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 medium potatoes or 1 pkg. (30 oz.) shredded hash browns, thawed
2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 1/2 c. sour cream
1/3 c. chopped onion
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. butter
paprika

Preparation

Cook potatoes in skins.
Cool.
Peel and shred coarsely.
In saucepan over low heat, combine cheese and butter.
Stir occasionally until almost melted.
Remove from heat and blend in sour cream, onion, and seasonings.
Fold in potatoes and turn into a greased 2-quart casserole.
Dot with 2 tablespoons butter and sprinkle with paprika.
Bake, uncovered, in a 350\u00b0 oven for 30 minutes, or until heated through.
Can be frozen.